Other conditions Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right femur disability is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations and consideration of outstanding VA outpatient treatment records.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's colon and liver cancers were not incurred or aggravated during active duty service, and therefore denied his claims for service connection.

The Board denied the appellant's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund as he did not meet the legal requirements to be considered a veteran, including service in the Philippine Commonwealth Army or recognized guerrillas.

The Veteran's overpayment of $14,749 was created due to periods of active duty and ACDUTRA. The Board found that recovery would be against equity and good conscience given the Veteran's financial hardship.

The Veteran's discharge from active duty was due to alcohol rehabilitation failure, which is a bar to eligibility for Post-9/11 GI Bill educational assistance benefits.

The Board has determined that the Appellant does not have active service as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including as a recognized guerrilla, in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States. Therefore, the Appellant is not eligible for a one-time payment from the FVEC Fund.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for large cell carcinoma of the lung, claimed as due to exposure to herbicides, has been dismissed because the appellant died during the appeal process.

The case is being remanded due to the need for further verification of the appellant's service from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC). The appellant reported serving between December 1942 and December 5, 1945, but the NPRC only searched a specific time period. Additional evidence must be submitted.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a Travel Board hearing due to the Appellant's inability to attend her original hearing. The case will be returned to the Board after the hearing.

The Veteran seeks service connection for a skin condition, which he claims is related to his exposure to Agent Orange during service. The case is being remanded due to the need for clarification on whether his PTSD may have exacerbated his skin condition.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from service is due to willful and persistent misconduct, which constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions for a compensation and pension examination, including pulmonary function testing. The Veteran's service-connected vocal cord dysfunction will be evaluated based on new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and arranging for a medical examination. The Veteran's claim for service connection for basal cell carcinoma is related to exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development and clarification of certain details related to child support obligations, apportionment amounts, and potential overpayments.

The Board has determined that the appellant's discharge from military service constitutes a bar to the award of veterans' benefits, except health care under Chapter 17 of Title 38, United States Code.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the claims can be adjudicated, including verifying the Veteran's service in the Army Reserves and obtaining VA treatment records. The Veteran will also need to undergo a VA examination for his bilateral shin splints and athlete's foot.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn by the appellant prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to determine if the Veteran's fatal congestive heart failure was related to his military service or service-connected PTSD, and thus remands the case for further action.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for a one-time payment from the FVEC due to lack of qualifying service in the United States Armed Forces prior to July 1, 1946.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not meet the eligibility requirements for a one-time payment from the FVEC fund due to lack of service in the United States Armed Forces.